A country breeze would probably be associated with a(n) ____
a. large high-pressure area that forms over a city
b. hot and humid summer day in a large city
c. period of heavy rain that falls over a city
d. strong urban heat island
e. agricultural field located far from a city
ANSWER: d
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A) slower than geostrophic because a decreased Coriolis force is required to turn the winds to the left B) slower than geostrophic because an increased Coriolis force is required to turn the winds to the left C) faster than geostrophic because a decreased Coriolis force is required to turn the winds to the left D) faster than geostrophic because an increased Coriolis force is required to turn the winds to the left
How many active volcanoes are there on Earth?
A. between 500 - 1,500 B. less than 500 C. more than 1,500
How has suburbanization affected central cities?
A) Suburbanization has drained people, businesses, tax dollars and wealth from central cities. B) Suburbanization brings wealth to the entire region, which also helps central cities. C) Suburbanization has a slightly negative effect on central cities. D) Suburbanization has had a slightly positive effect on central cities. E) Suburbanization has had little, if any, effect on central cities.
Which of the following subsystems includes all living things on Earth?
A) Atmosphere B) Biosphere C) Hydrosphere D) Lithosphere E) Stratosphere